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Charter Oak, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Crawford County County
Charter Oak, IA
At a Glance
How Charter Oak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Charter Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Charter Oak a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Charter Oak residents earn a median household income of $58,068 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,903. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 514 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charter Oak is $81,600 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,883. Median rent is $710/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Charter Oak reports 411 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,984/100K.
Education
9.8% of adults in Charter Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charter Oak has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.